For example, the district successfully passed a $37 million bond referendum for facility improvements without raising taxes. This remarkable achievement, secured with over 80% community approval, reflects the significant trust the community has in the district’s financial management. Additionally, a key aspect of this fiscal responsibility is a decentralized, student-based budgeting system. Unlike centralized models, this system allocates a base per-pupil cost with additional percentages for students with higher needs, such as those with special needs or requiring behavioral support. Principals are empowered to manage these allocated funds and make decisions that best serve the specific needs of their students, resulting in more targeted and efficient resource deployment. “Fiscal responsibility is something we take very seriously, and we have a clear budgeting process that starts in January to work through to make sure that we’re doing a great job of being responsible for taxpayer dollars,” Roberson states. CULTIVATING AN EQUITABLE ENVIRONMENT WITH ROBUST PARTNERSHIPS The Oxford community is remarkably diverse, with the district proudly boasting 43 different languages spoken among its student body. This diversity is a primary motivator for district leadership to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where all students, regardless of their background, feel valued and have opportunities to succeed. The district administers comprehensive surveys on culture, parent satisfaction, employee engagement, and student engagement twice annually, with a particular focus on areas identified for improvement. The district earned a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +37 in customer satisfaction, which is considered an excellent result. NPS measures how likely people 419 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07 OXFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT
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